1192cc
Air-cooled flat-4
Source-recorded engine code: 2.
- Power
- N/A
- Fuel
- Unknown
Reference review: source-recorded details; historical accuracy has not been comprehensively verified.
Representative imagery. Depicted year, configuration and image rights remain unverified.


Representative imagery; exact configuration unverified
The air-cooled flat-four that powered the 1955 Beetle. Simple, reliable, and endlessly modifiable.
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Buying tip: Condition is everything. A rusty "project" can cost more to restore than buying a finished car. Check heater channels, floor pans, and battery tray first.

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